Things to do in Yokote/Yuzawa

• Age 1～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow hut using Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone, from families with children to those who just want to experience snow, is welcome to participate. Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture, has a history of approximately 450 years in Yokote as a New Year's celebration to worship the water god. The Yokote Snow Festival is held every year in mid-February and is famous for the construction of approximately 80 approximately 3-meter-tall kamakura throughout the city. In addition, approximately 2,000 mini kamakura are built by locals and children every year in the elementary school playground and Hebi-no-saki Riverside area near the festival venue, and are enveloped in soft candlelight at night. Why not create your own unique mini kamakura using the snow from Yokote, a region known for its heavy snowfall and the home of kamakura? Participants will receive a small souvenir.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

Why not escape from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious meals and hot springs in a private space for 4 hours (11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00). You can use a private small room for free, so you can relax without worrying about others around you! [Plan features] Free private room use! (Normally 1,500 yen) Hot spring bath included! (Towels are sold separately) Free drink coupon for your next visit! You can use it during the day as well as at night. Please try it for a special time with your loved one! Enjoy a luxurious moment with comfortable hot springs and food!

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• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This plan includes a tour of an apple liquor and hard cider brewery and a tasting experience. This is a valuable experience that can only be found in Yokote! ■Experience time (approximately 30 minutes): 16:00-/17:00-/18:00-■Fee: 1,000 yen/person

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

[Eligible for Akita Winter Asobi Campaign Coupon* | 50% off weekdays and 25% off weekends for stays from December 1st to February 28th] Located within Bonjuku U, a cultural exchange facility with a Nishimonai Bon Odori theme that opened in April 2025 in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, this Finnish-style storehouse sauna is housed in a former storage building. It offers two types of saunas: a public sauna for men only and a private sauna for both men and women. Experience the world of Nishimonai Bon Odori with original sauna hats with a straw hat motif, in-house attire with an indigo-dyed yukata motif, sauna rooms with Nishimonai Bon Odori music playing, and a free-flowing underground water bath, the same water used to brew the famous "Wakagaeri" sake served to dancers during the festival. *What is the Akita Winter Asobi Campaign Coupon? ・Discount amount: Up to 50% off (weekdays) ・Up to 25% off (holidays) / Up to 6,000 yen off per person ・Sales period: 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 ・Usage period: Monday, December 1, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 *Holiday coupons apply from December 31st to January 4th as part of the New Year's holiday period ・Eligible products: Activities and experiences within Akita Prefecture listed on Activity Japan ・Coupon codes -Weekday 50% off coupon: AKT1 -Holiday 25% off coupon: AKT2 *When making a reservation, a message about using coupons will appear on the screen where you enter your information. Enter the coupon code and click the "Apply" button.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day

This set includes a lift ticket (equivalent to a one-day ticket) for Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Resort and a one-time hot spring bath ticket for Yamayuri Onsen Hotel Blanc, which is directly connected to the slopes.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:40

As the first shop in Akita where you can experience making snow globes, our experienced staff will teach you. ~Experience process~①Choose the shape of your snow globeYou can choose from two types: a full-fledged sphere and a dome with a base! Both are popular, so please take a look and choose for yourself (^^)②Choose a miniatureThere are many types of miniatures, so you can make them with various themes such as Christmas and sea motifs!③Think about the layout④Let's glue them together⑤Choose glitterSnow globes are all about glitter! You can choose your favorite combination of glitter from a wide variety!⑥Finish and complete! (Finishing time 5 to 30 minutes *Finishing time varies depending on how busy it is.)You can take it home on the day, so it's also recommended as a gift! Why not make a memory into a shape (^^)? We also accept design consultations!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture ♪ This plan is an experience of making a "sun catcher", which is said to bring good luck with the sunshine! Just select the crystal parts, line them up, and pass them through... and you're done in no time! ! You may get lost in the parts that you can use as much as you want! ? ~ What is a sun catcher ~ As the name suggests, it catches the power of the sun and takes it into the room. This diffuses the light and creates a prism (= rainbow). In Feng Shui, the rainbow is said to be a sign of good luck, and it is said to be auspicious when displayed on a sun catcher. ～Experience Flow～ ① Reception Reception is at [Ruri Koubou] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Mura. Please tell us the name of the applicant. ②Parts selection Choose the parts you care about from more than 20 types of crystal parts. 3. Arrange your favorite parts on a special mat while planning the completed design. ④ Pass through the thread and fix the position with a crushing ball. ⑤ Finish Finally, make the hanging part and finish it. You can also use natural stone as an option.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to create a snow globe, a fantasy world filled with sparkling snow and glitter. Why not try making your own original snow globe using glass miniatures? You can choose your favorite parts and glitter, making this an experience everyone from small children to seniors can enjoy. ~Experience Process~ 1. Check in at Ruri Kobo on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to state your name. 2. Select your parts: Marbles, shells, and stones are unlimited. As an additional option, you can select glass miniatures (starting from 550 yen). (We always have over 100 types of glass miniatures in stock.) 3. Arrange the pieces on the glass plate. 4. Decorate with miniatures, marbles, and shells. 5. Wipe all parts with disinfectant. 6. Attach using special glue. 7. Select your glitter: Choose three from a total of 16 types. ⑧ Finishing touches: Once the glass has hardened, the staff will add special water and glitter to complete the process. ~Experience fee~ 3,300 yen (tax included) *A separate fee will be charged for glass dolls, and you will need to select this option.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote, Akita where you can experience making accessories. With this plan, you can enjoy making candle holders decorated with flowers, as if they were arranged in water! Put in an LED light or tea candle and light it up to create a gentle flickering light! You can use as many dried flowers and preserved flowers as you like! ~Experience process~ ① Reception Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Use special tweezers to insert the decorations and flowers you have chosen into the gel part on the side of the decoration glass. ③ Pour in the finishing gel and leave it for 40 minutes until it cools. Once it hardens, it's finished! Put in an LED light or tea candle inside♪ That's it! ~Experience fee~ 3,300 yen (tax included)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Ruri Kobo is a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan is a gel candle-making experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Why not create your own candle by filling your favorite glass with sand, marbles, shells, and glass miniatures? ~Experience Process~ 1. Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to state your name. 2. Select the size and shape of your glass. 3. Add sand to the glass and create a pattern. 4. Decorate with unlimited marbles, shells, and stones. As an additional option, you can choose to add glass miniatures (starting at 550 yen). (We always have over 100 types of glass miniatures in stock). 5. Finishing: Our staff will pour the gel candle into the candle and complete the experience. *Items you can make* ・Small size: 1,600 yen ・M size: 2,000 yen ・Large size: 2,400 yen *Glass figures are an additional charge and must be selected as an option.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Ruri Kobo is an accessory-making experience center in Yokote, Akita Prefecture. With this plan, you can choose your favorite stones one by one and experience making your own original natural stone accessories. All the stones and metal fittings in the experience corner can be used according to size, so you can make exactly what you want♪ ~Experience process~ 1. Reception Check in at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Be sure to tell us your name. 2. Size selection Choose the size of a bracelet, strap, or ring. 3. Design Arrange your favorite stones and metal fittings on a special board according to your size. 4. Thread the string through a rubber band or fishing line. 5. Finishing Staff will finish the work to make sure it doesn't come undone, and it's complete. *What you can make* ・Bracelet: 3,500 yen ・Strap: 1,800 yen ・Ring: 1,500 yen

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is Ruri Kobo, a workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, where you can experience making accessories. This plan allows you to easily make your own herbarium, which allows you to keep your flowers beautiful forever and display them in a special liquid! Our staff will carefully guide you, so feel free to give it a try. Experience flow: 1. Reception: Reception is at Ruri Kobo on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. 2. Choose the shape of the bottle: Choose the shape of the bottle. 3. Decorate: Place the selected decorations and flowers in the bottle in order using special tweezers. 4. Pour special silicone oil into the oil bottle. 5. Finish: Close the lid of the bottle and decorate it with a ribbon. There is no waiting time and you can take it home as soon as it is completed. You can also add natural stones or decorate it with tassels as an option. Experience fee: 2,500 yen (tax included)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At this accessory workshop in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can create the perfect accessories for fashionable girls, with beads and pearls inside a glass dome that sparkle with every step! ~Experience process~ ① Check in at Ruri Studio on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to state your name. ↓② Choose the type and size of the glass dome and the size of the necklace. ↓③ Choose beads and place them in the glass dome through the hole. We always have over 20 types of beads in stock. ↓④ Choose the type of lid. Choose the color of the special lid from gold or silver. ↓⑤ Attach the lid with special glue. Once it has hardened, attach the accessory hardware and it's done! *What you can make* Necklace: 1,300 yen

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:40

Small children are also welcome! This is an experience plan for resin art, where you mix colors and place parts on top. We also offer gift wrapping. ~Experience flow~ ① Choose a mold ♪ You can choose the shape of your work from a wide variety of molds! ② Coloring Choose your favorite color and mix it up. ③ Choose the inclusion material ♪ Choose a design that matches your image from the many options. ④ Let's decorate ♪ Place ③ on the mold you colored in ②! ⑤ Finishing (from 20 minutes) ⭐︎ Come and pick it up later! * Paid parts are charged separately (cash payment).

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• Age 7～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This plan includes a Wonder Castle admission ticket and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. At Wonder Castle, you can have fun using your body with trick art, ball pits, and athletics. Be sure to try Nishimonai Soba and our special Akita beef hayashi rice. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Meal vouchers do not give change and cannot be exchanged for cash. Please present your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your admission ticket and meal voucher. Akita Furusato Mura Wonder Castle Business Hours: Weekdays: 9:30 to 16:00 (last entrance 15:30) Weekends, holidays, and New Year's holidays: 9:30 to 16:40 (last entrance 16:10) Closed: January 20th (Tue) to 29th (Thu), 2026

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

By using the "Akita Winter Asobi Discount," you can purchase tickets to special exhibitions at a discount. ◆Tickets for "WE LOVE MANGA - Tracing the History and Evolution of Manga Through the Works of 12 Artists Who Collect All Original Artwork" (Exhibition Period: Now through December 28th (Sun), 2025) ◆Details of special exhibitions from December 29th (Mon) onwards will be announced as soon as they are decided. *Admission is free. (Viewing exhibition rooms other than those for the special exhibition is free) *The "Akita Winter Asobi Discount" is valid until February 28th (Sat), 2026. Tickets cannot be used after the period has expired, even if unused after purchase.

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• For Family

• Age 3～Age 11
• 4～5 hours

This plan allows you to have unlimited fun on fluffy trampolines, slides, and other play equipment. Everything is fluffy, so you can enjoy it safely and securely. *Up to two accompanying parents may enter for free. Please present your purchase ticket screen at the entrance to the event venue (Dome Theater). Fuwa Fuwa Park Event Period and Business Hours Event Period: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Monday, January 12, 2026 Event Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entrance 3:30 PM) Re-entry: Re-entry is not permitted on Saturday, December 20, 2025 - Sunday, December 21, 2025, Saturday, December 27, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026, and Saturday, January 10, 2026 - Monday, January 12, 2026.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan includes admission to the Star Exploration Center SPACIA, where you can enjoy impressive images, and a meal at Ajidokoro Minori. Meals include Nishimonai soba and special Akita beef hayashi rice, so be sure to try them. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 to 14:00. Meal tickets do not give change and cannot be exchanged for cash. Please present the screen of your purchased ticket at the general information desk at the main entrance. Star Exploration Center SPACIA screening schedule The screening schedule may change depending on the season, so please check the Akita Furusato Village website in advance. Closed: Tuesday, January 20th to Thursday, January 29th, 2026

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Akita Furusato Village's "Handmade Studio" offers a menu of handmade experiences for adults and small children alike. Why not try making an original piece of art as a keepsake or souvenir? Please present your purchase ticket screen at the Handmade Studio on the second floor of Akita Furusato Village. Akita Furusato Village Handmade Studio opening hours: 9:30-16:00 (last entry at 14:30) Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan allows you to enjoy both Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art and a large ball pool, and Starry Sky Exploration Hall Spacia, where you can watch images of the starry sky on a spectacular screen. Please present your purchased ticket screen at the main entrance/general information desk or at the entrance to each facility. For Starry Sky Exploration Hall Spacia, please specify the program you would like to watch. <Available Hours> Wonder Castle Weekdays: 9:30-16:00 (last entrance 15:30) Weekends, Holidays, and New Year's Holidays: 9:30-16:40 (last entrance 16:10) Starry Sky Exploration Hall Spacia: As per the screening times of each program (admission closes 5 minutes before each program) *Please check the Akita Furusato Village website for screening times of each program. Closed: January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu), 2026

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This plan includes a VR attraction and a meal voucher for Ajidokoro Minori. Nishimonai Sobaya's special Akita beef hayashi rice is a must-try. Ajidokoro Minori is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Meal vouchers do not provide change and cannot be exchanged for cash. Experience an extraordinary world in the powerful VR (virtual reality) experience. Three programs are available: "Dinosaur Caricature," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jump," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Each program lasts approximately five minutes. Enjoy a immersive experience. Present your purchase ticket screen at the general information desk at the main entrance to receive your VR attraction voucher and meal voucher. <Available hours> Ajidokoro Minori business hours: 11:00-14:00 (last order) VR attraction business hours: Weekdays = 9:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Experience an extraordinary world with the thrilling VR (virtual reality) experience. We offer three programs: "Dinosaur Caricature," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jump," and "Horrifying! Dragging Punishment." Each program lasts approximately five minutes, ensuring a truly immersive experience. At the Starry Sky Exploration Museum SPACIA, one of the largest planetariums in the Tohoku region, you can enjoy popular programs on a spectacular screen. Please select the program you wish to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and present your purchased ticket screen. <Available Hours> - VR Attractions: Weekdays: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (last admission: 3:30 PM); Weekends, Holidays, and New Year's Holidays: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission: 4:10 PM); - Starry Sky Exploration Museum SPACIA: As per the screening times of each program (admission closes 5 minutes before each program). *Please check the Akita Furusato Village website for screening times for each program.・Closed from January 20th (Tue) to January 29th (Thu), 2026

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality) experience. Three programs are available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee Jumping," and "Horrifying! Dragging Punishment." Each program is approximately 5 minutes long. Enjoy an intense experience. Includes admission to Wonder Castle, where you can enjoy trick art, ball pits, athletics, and other physical activities. Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and show the purchased ticket screen. VR attraction business hours: Weekdays = 9:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026 Akita Furusato Village Wonder Castle business hours: Weekdays = 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays = 9:30-16:40 (last admission 16:10) Closed = January 20th (Tue) - 29th (Thu) 2026

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 13:00

Enjoy an extraordinary world with the powerful VR (Virtual Reality). There are three programs available: "Dinosaur Caricatures," "Ultra Reverse Bungee," and "Horror! Dragging Punishment." Each program is approximately 5 minutes long. You can enjoy an intense experience. Please specify the program you would like to watch at the general information desk at the main entrance and show the screen of your purchased ticket. VR attraction opening hours: Weekdays: 9:30-16:00 (last admission 15:30) Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and New Year's holidays: 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30) Closed: Tuesday, January 20th to Thursday, January 29th, 2026

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Experience painting a kokeshi doll made from cherry wood! You can paint the faces of your family or friends, or your favorite characters, and create a kokeshi doll using your imagination. It's a lot of fun, so please come and try it out.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Children can enjoy coloring popular characters! Choose your favorite character and color it into the mold using the special paints. Heat it on a hot plate for about 3 minutes and it will become a vinyl sheet that can be attached to windows and other surfaces. It's a really fun coloring experience, so please come and visit us!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is a chopstick-making experience plan where you polish the chopsticks by applying patterns to them using sandpaper. Since no sharp tools are used, even children can experience this safely. There is no need to worry about skin rashes. The color and shape of the pattern change depending on the size of the chopsticks and the direction in which they are sharpened. This is also recommended for those who are not good at painting. It is a set of two pairs, so you can share it between two people (^^)

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 3～4 hours

A great deal at Inagawa Ski Resort that includes a night lift ticket (from 5:30 PM to 9 PM) and a full rental set (skis, poles, and boots)! Popular with beginners and intermediate skiers! If you're looking to enjoy winter sports in Yuzawa City, this is the place to go! Inagawa Ski Resort, located in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, is a popular ski resort for beginners and intermediate skiers with its beautifully groomed slopes. On weekdays, it is used for school ski lessons, and on weekends, it is bustling with ski lessons from local ski clubs. The resort is open for night skiing, and is popular with skiers and snowboarders on their way home from work, and is also used by local junior racing teams for pole setting practice sessions.

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 19:00

This is a storehouse sauna experience in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, the city of fermentation. Located quietly in the middle of town, this sauna features low temperature and high humidity, making it enjoyable for everyone, from sauna beginners to children. Enjoy a full 2.5 hours! Relax to your heart's content in this private sauna.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:15

Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its unique structure and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation. English speaking guide accompanies you.

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